Larus delawarensis, 2 color drawings
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PrintThe folder contains 2 color illustrations of Larus delawarensis. The color illustration created by Robert Ridgway documents a female specimen in winter plumage. The sketch was made from the fresh specimen, killed at Pyramid Lake, Nevada, and shows exact colors of life. Illustration includes specimen number. The color illustration dated October 1884 by unknown author (C.C.N.) documents a juvenile female specimen from Florida. The illustration indicates it is drawn to natural size.
1867-1884
Nov 30, 1867
Sep 30, 1884
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SIA RU007215
Collected Notes, Lists, and Catalogs on Birds, 1839, 1849-1851, 1855-1987
2 illustrations
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Box 7 Folder 10